You should be using Proxmox Backup Server

Techno Tim September 28, 2024
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The disk, network, and computational savings are incredible with Proxmox Backup Server and you should be using it if you are running Proxmox VE. I used NFS for years and only now do I realize how inefficient that is. This is why I started using Proxmox Backup Server. Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/proxmox-backup-server/ Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/technotim Sponsor me on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6 Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/technotim Become a YouTube member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/join Merch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shop Gear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gear Get Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord 2nd channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers (Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.) 00:00 - Why should I run Proxmox Backup Server? 00:54 - What is Proxmox Backup Server? (PBS) 01:57 - Installation 02:40 - Configuration 03:18 - Pruning and Garbage Collection 04:16 - Adding PBS to Proxmox VE 05:24 - Incremental Backups and Deduplication 06:34 - Comparing to NFS Backups 07:29 - File Level Backup & Restore 08:04 - Client Backups 08:28 - Bare Metal Restore? 08:45 - Backing up Proxmox VE Host 09:08 - Remote Synchronization 09:35 - Tape Backups 10:13 - Proxmox Backup Server is Back in my HomeLab! #HomeLab #TechnoTim Thank you for watching!

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